Kettering Boards and Commissions

KETTERING ARTS COUNCIL

Purpose: The Kettering Arts Council, in partnership and collaboration with the community, strives to provide access to the arts for all ages, encourage a passion for the arts, and promote art appreciation and education.Meetings: Third Tuesday, 5 p.m.Contact Person: Shayna V. McConville, 296-0294
More information in Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department

BOARD OF PERSONNEL APPEALS

BOARD OF PLUMBERS’ REGISTRY

Purpose: To Examine and license all journeymen plumbers and plumbing contractors performing work in the city.Meetings: On CallContact Person: Terry Welker, 296-2441
More information in Planning and Development Department

BOARD OF TAX APPEALS

Purpose: To hear appeals filed by taxpayers in order to affirm, reverse or modify any assessment, ruling or decision made by the Tax Manager. In deciding to affirm, reverse or modify, the board shall determine the facts and shall apply the law according to the Tax Code but shall not have the authority to vary, waive or refuse to apply any provision of the Tax Code.Meetings: On CallContact Person: Marcy K. Bare, CPA, Tax Manager, 296-2502

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Purpose: Defined by the City Charter, the Board of Zoning Appeals interprets the provisions of the zoning code and has the power to vary the literal application of the Zoning Code requirements.Meetings: Second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m.Contact: 296-2441
More information in Planning and Development Department

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE

Purpose: The Kettering City Charter requires that a Charter Review Committee meet, at a minimum, once every ten (10) years.Meeting: Future meetings to be determined as necessaryContact Person: Mark Schwieterman, City Manager, 296-2412

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Purpose: To formulates rules for adoption by City Council and promotion of city and school board employees in the Classified Civil Service and to hear appeals of Classified Civil Service employees on issues of suspension, demotion, termination and layoff.Meetings: On CallContact Person: Jenny Smith, 296-2446

BICYCLE ADVISORY TASK FORCE

Purpose: To make recommendations to City Council regarding potential bike-oriented programs and facilities to consider as part of future City initiatives.Meetings: TBDContact Person: Andy Aidt, 296-2420, andrew.aidt@ketteringoh.org

PLANNING COMMISSION

Purpose: Defined by the City Charter, the Planning Commission guides development in the city by approving plans in accordance with the provisions of the zoning code, and serves as the city’s platting authority.Meetings: First and third Mondays at 7:00 p.m.Contact Person: 296-2441
More information in Planning and Development Department

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BOARD

Purpose: To provide residents an opportunity to appeal a violation notice that has been issued in connection with enforcement of the city’s property maintenance code.Meetings: On callContact Person: Joanne Mejias, 296-2441
More information in Planning and Development Department

SISTER CITY COMMITTEE

Purpose: To provide an organization of citizens interested in fostering a people-to-people relationship between residents of Kettering, Ohio, and those of one or more cities in foreign countries throughout the world.Meetings: Fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m.Contact Person: Tony Klepacz, 296-2416
For more information visit www.ketteringsistercities.com

VOLUNTEER ADVISORY COUNCIL

Purpose: To promote volunteerism within the City of Kettering.Meetings: Second Wednesday, 8 a.m, if an application has been filedContact Person: Mary Lou Randolph, 296-2433

VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION COMMITTEE

If you are interested in serving on a board or commission please fill out an application. Please return completed applications to Council Office 3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429. For questions please call 296-2416.